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Legally Blonde
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Legally Blonde

Elle Woods has it all figured out- great friends, great car, great dog. When it all starts falling apart, Elle leaves behind her sunny sorority…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Mundelein Center For The Fine & Performing Arts
1020 W Sheridan Rd
Splash Hatch on the E Going Down
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Splash Hatch on the E Going Down

Definition Theatre presents: Splash Hatch on the E Going Down by Kia Corthron directed by Cheryl Lynn Bruce Onstage March 14 – April 13, 2025 Definition…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.9:30 p.m.
Definition Theatre
1160 E 55th St.
Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Helena & Hermia in The Enamored Odyssey

book, music & lyrics by Dominick Alesia directed by Stefan Roseenchoreography by Anna Roemer In Harken’s Hold, England, a Duke prepares for his grand wedding…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Den Theatre
1331 N Milwaukee Ave
Moulin Rouge! The Musical
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Moulin Rouge! The Musical

Pop the champagne, Moulin Rouge! The Musical is the winner of 10 Tony Awards® — including Best Musical! Enter a world of splendor and romance, of eye-popping…

Saturday, April 5th
7:30 p.m.10:05 p.m.
Cadillac Palace Theatre
151 W. Randolph St. , Chicago, IL, 60601
Chicago Style Improv
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts, Tours & Attractions

Chicago Style Improv

Get ready to experience “classic” improvisation that will leave you laughing long after the curtains close! Combining lightning-fast wit, razor-sharp skills, and boundless creativity, Chicago…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.9:00 p.m.
The Revival
906 S Wabash Ave
The Lincoln Lodge
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

The Lincoln Lodge

The Lincoln Lodge stand-up comedy and variety showcase plays every Friday and Saturday night in Chicago’s glamorous Logan Square! In addition to The Lodge’s rotating…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
The Lincoln Lodge Theater
2040 N. Milwaukee Ave.
The Improvised Shakespeare Company®
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

The Improvised Shakespeare Company®

The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents its critically-acclaimed, long-running hit show Improvised Shakespeare Chicago now in it’s 18th year!  Join us for an evening of off-the-ruff…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.9:30 p.m.
iO Theater
1501 N. Kingsbury St.
Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”
Apr5
Theatre & Performing Arts

Idle Muse Theatre Company Presents “The School For Scandal”

Idle Muse Theatre Company’s latest production is  Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s The School for Scandal, directed by Artistic Director Evan Jackson, March 13 – April 12…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Edge Off Broadway Theatre
1133 W Catalpa Ave.
This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!
Apr5
Music & Comedy

This is Your Brain on Beer Comedy Show!

See comedians do two sets: first one sober and the second one DRUNK!

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
Midwest Coast Brewing Co.
2137 W. Walnut Street
Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra: La La Land In Concert
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra: La La Land In Concert

Revisit the 2016 Academy Award® winning Lionsgate film, La La Land, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, written and directed by Damien Chazelle, in a…

Saturday, April 5th
8:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Auditorium Theatre
50 East Ida B. Wells Drive
April: Heart of Chicago Soul Club All Vinyl, Rare Soul Dance Party
Apr5
Apr6
Music & Comedy

April: Heart of Chicago Soul Club All Vinyl, Rare Soul Dance Party

Heart of Chicago Soul Club Heart of Chicago Soul Club is Chicago’s Women led Soul Club, hosting All Vinyl, Rare Soul, Northern Soul and 60’s…

Saturday, April 5th
8:30 p.m.Sunday, April 6th
2:00 a.m.
The Hideout
1354 W Wabansia Ave
Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Here 4 A Bit *Naughty Improv

Join us again for a whose line styled night of explosive laughter that will titillate your “funny” bone. Fast paced short form improv, hilarious songs,…

Saturday, April 5th
9:00 p.m.10:00 p.m.
The Second City
1616 N. Wells St., Theater on the Second Floor
Brady Matthews & Steven Briggs at The Comedy Bar
Apr5
Music & Comedy

Brady Matthews & Steven Briggs at The Comedy Bar

Brady Matthews & Steven Briggs Live at The Comedy Bar Chicago Get ready for an unforgettable night of comedy as Brady Matthews and Steven Briggs…

Saturday, April 5th
9:00 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Comedy Bar
500 N. LaSalle St.
Best Of Annoyance Sketch
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Best Of Annoyance Sketch

Enjoy the best sketch comedy Chicago has to offer! The Annoyance Theatre has been at the crux of the comedy scene in Chicago for over…

Saturday, April 5th
9:30 p.m.10:30 p.m.
The Annoyance Theatre
851 W. Belmont Ave.
LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

LET’S PLAY A GAME: Chicago’s scariest short-form show

Who’s Line is it Anyways meets Fear Factor in LETS PLAY A GAME, a new short form show that’s a unique blend of comedy, chaos,…

Saturday, April 5th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
Annoyance Theatre & Bar
851 W. Belmont Ave., 2nd Fl.
Just in Time: Spring into Laughter
Apr5
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Just in Time: Spring into Laughter

Come join us for an evening of improvised fun as veteran teams Here for the Moment (Second City Coached Ensembles Program) and Badasstronauts (iO Theater’s…

Saturday, April 5th
10:00 p.m.11:00 p.m.
230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley
230 W. North Ave., Piper’s Alley
Franz West: Millennium Park
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions, Tours & Attractions

Franz West: Millennium Park

Franz West: Millennium Park features three monumental installations by West: Stonehenge (2011), Kugeln (Balls) (2002), and Dorit (2002), set against the iconic backdrop of Millennium Park.…

Sunday, April 6th
Millennium Park
201 E Randolph St
Two hundred fifty one days
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Two hundred fifty one days

Two hundred fifty one days, a solo exhibition by Bryana Bibbs, is an artist’s exploration of loss, ancestry, time, and memory. The show’s title references…

Sunday, April 6th
Chicago Cultural Center
78 E Washington St
Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Spring Weeks of Play at Chicago Children’s Museum

Spring Weeks of Play March 22-April 6: The museum will be open daily with extended hours!  Special programming and activities start March 24. Starting March…

Sunday, April 6th
Chicago Children’s Museum
700 E. Grand Ave.
Teatro Zinzanni
Apr6
Music & Comedy, Theatre & Performing Arts

Teatro Zinzanni

Tickets are on sale Now at https://zinzanni.com/chicago/ for Love, Chaos, & Dinner ! Teatro Zinzanni returns to the vibrant Chicago Loop inside the velvet walls…

Sunday, April 6th
5:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Spiegeltent – Cambria Hotel
32 W. Randolph
Our Lived Experience
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Our Lived Experience

The Reva and David Logan Center for the Arts is proud to present Our Lived Experience. The exhibition will be on view in Café Logan,…

Sunday, April 6th
8:00 a.m.9:00 p.m.
Logan Center for the Arts – Café Logan
915 E. 60th St.
Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Evanston Art Center Press Release: Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative

The Evanston Art Center (EAC) is excited to welcome the public to our upcoming exhibition, Unbounded Territories: Where to Imagine an Alternative. The exhibition will…

Sunday, April 6th
9:00 a.m.4:00 p.m.
Evanston Art Center
1717 Central Street
GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!
Apr6
Theatre & Performing Arts

GO DOG GO! • VE PERRO ¡VE!

Come along with these delightful dogs as they drive, swim, play baseball and make their way to the big dog party — all in a…

Sunday, April 6th
9:30 a.m.10:30 a.m.
Chicago Children’s Theatre
100 S Racine Ave
Robot Block Party the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
Apr6
Museums, Galleries & Exhibitions

Robot Block Party the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry

Celebrate National Robotics Week with Griffin MSI at our annual Robot Block Party! The event will feature cool ‘bots and mecha-stars presented by area robotics…

Sunday, April 6th
9:30 a.m.2:00 p.m.
Griffin Museum of Science and Industry
5700 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
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